Citroen Berlingo Flair Puretech S/S A
From 208 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 9 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36.4% of failures are serious: 36.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £78.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
Typical mileage
Half of all Berlingo Flair Puretech S/S As tested had between 10,595 and 30,506 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,256 median miles, the Berlingo Flair Puretech S/S A has 0.109 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen Berlingo | 67.9% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen Berlingo Flair Puretech S/S A MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Berlingo Flair Puretech S/S A has a 81.2% MOT pass rate based on 208 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Berlingo Flair Puretech S/S A?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Berlingo Flair Puretech S/S A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Berlingo Flair Puretech S/S A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Berlingo Flair Puretech S/S A is 17,256 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,595 and 30,506 miles.
Buying a used Berlingo Flair Puretech S/S A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £78 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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